Tag: headphones
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Kiwi Ears Stardust – Sometimes Cohesion Matters More
The $77 Kiwi Ears Stardust combines a warm-neutral tuning with excellent coherence, textured bass and a smooth, fatigue-free presentation. It isn’t the sharpest or most analytical hybrid around, but with female vocals and post-rock in particular, the Stardust becomes an incredibly enjoyable and musical listen.
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Meze 99 Classics v2: From “What Have They Done?” to “I Need a Pair”
The Meze 99 Classics v2 headphones offer an attractive, comfortable design with improved sound quality compared to the originals. The bass is cleaner and better controlled, while detail retrieval and separation are enhanced. Despite being different from the v1, they excel with certain vocalists, making them enjoyable for casual use.
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Meze Strada: Spacious Sound, Deep Bass and All-Day Comfort
The Meze Strada headphones offer a stylish and comfortable design, praised for their strong sub-bass and clear mids. However, they can sound thin on some tracks, particularly with male vocals. The treble is energetic and detailed, catering to those who appreciate intricate sound. Overall, a compelling choice for detail-oriented listeners.
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Juzear Nimbus – A $50 IEM That Brings the Energy
The Nimbus IEMs are well-packaged, featuring a dynamic driver, interchangeable tuning nozzles, and durable design. The sound performance excels in bass, mids, and treble, particularly with the red nozzle, providing a customizable listening experience. Overall, they offer excellent value at $50, making them ideal for newcomers to audio.
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THIEAUDIO Cypher – A Modern Take on a Classic Sound
The Thieaudio Cypher headphones impress with their exceptional build quality and sound performance. Featuring a neutral bass, magnificent mids, and crisp treble, they offer an engaging listening experience across various devices. Priced at $399, they provide outstanding value and compete well against established competitors, making them a highly recommended choice for audio enthusiasts.
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Ziigaat x Vivir Digital Rumba – A Warm Welcome to the Hobby
The Rumba, a collaboration between Ziigaat and Vivir Digital, is a budget-friendly IEM priced at $35. It features a single 10mm Graphene Dynamic Driver and offers a bass-heavy sound with surprisingly well-balanced mids and smooth treble. Overall, it delivers great value and comfort, making it a solid entry point for audio enthusiasts.
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Kiwi Ears Halcyon – The MEMS experience
The Kiwi Ears Halcyon is the first implementation of a MEMS driver for Kiwi Ears and offers a great listening experience at $199!
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ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete II – Gaming First, Music Very Close Behind
The Ziigaat Arete II combines impactful, switchable bass with strong technical performance and long-session comfort, making it an outstanding option for gamers who want one IEM for both play and music. It’s not a treble specialist, but its balanced mids, engaging low-end, and solid value at $279 make it easy to recommend.
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Kiwi Ears Orchestra II – Sitting Perfectly in the Middle
The Orchestra II might just be Kiwi Ears’ most mature tuning yet. Sitting squarely between musical and analytical, it delivers texture, balance and detail in a way that’s easy to live with day to day. Not flashy, not exaggerated — just consistently enjoyable.
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Tipsy Audio M1 – Dark, Warm, and Wonderfully Vocal
The Tipsy Audio M1 is a warm, dark-leaning single DD that prioritises musicality and comfort over analysis. With beautifully rich mids, standout vocal presentation and a big, enveloping sound, it’s an easy listen that keeps you coming back — especially if you enjoy relaxed, fatigue-free tuning.
